Care of the Older Adult

Question 1

Which part of medicare covers hospitals, SNF, home health, and hospice, and has no premium?

Answer 1

Part A

Question 2

Which part of medicare covers physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, therapists, lab tests, and durable medical equipment, is optional, and has a premium?

Answer 2

Part B

Question 3

Which part of medicare provides managed care plans?

Answer 3

Part C

Question 4

Which part of medicare covers prescription meds?

Answer 4

Part D

Question 5

What’s the best pharmacologic management of delirium?

Answer 5

Haloperidol

Question 6

What’s the adverse effects of haloperidol?

Answer 6

Extrapyramidal sx

Question 7

What are some other drugs that can help with delirium?

Answer 7

Risperidone, Olanzapine, Quetiapine, Lorazepam

Question 8

What’s the best intervention for dementia (most significant results)?

Answer 8

Caregiver interventions

Question 9

What are the 2 main pharmacologic categories for Alzheimer’s tx?

Answer 9

1. Cholinesterase inhibitors (Donepazil, etc)

2. NMDA antagonist (Memantine)

Question 10

What 2 meds may be the best opioid options for pain control in ESRF?

Answer 10

1. Fentanyl

2. Methadone